- CBT
- ACT
- Attachment work
About Liz
Liz Elshaw is a UK counsellor with six years' clinical experience. She works with stress and anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and she has experience supporting people with autism and ADHD.
She focuses on helping people talk about what is hard and what gets in the way of daily life. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. Liz aims to make it easier to notice patterns of thought and behaviour and to try small changes that can make a difference.
Her approach draws on several practical therapies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to look at unhelpful thinking and to practise new ways of responding. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps that align with those values. Attachment-informed work looks at how early relationships affect current reactions and relationships.
Liz also uses client-centred techniques to keep sessions focused on the person in front of her. Emotionally-Focused Therapy elements are used when the work turns to strong feelings and relationship patterns. Together these methods aim to make emotional responses clearer and more manageable.
She has worked with a broad range of concerns including addiction, trauma, family and relationship issues, chronic illness, and coping with life changes. Liz offers practical support and short exercises between sessions when these are useful. The first meeting is usually about setting priorities and agreeing what to try next.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood and issues around motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It can be used for anxiety, depression and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy considers how early relationships shape current reactions and helps people understand patterns in close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and try methods that fit the person's goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether to use CBT, ACT, attachment-informed work or a blend of approaches.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a working day or to keep regular appointments. Online work can allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and make it simpler to maintain continuity when life is busy. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and what will suit the client's schedule and communication needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, and related issues such as addiction and relationship difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and person-focused, using practical exercises and reflection to address thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years' professional therapeutic experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I book sessions from outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.